Everyone knows Leslieville, the Annex and Leaside. Prices there reflect it. These Toronto neighbourhoods get less attention, still offer real homes with character, and in several cases have new transit that is changing how connected they are.
Mount Dennis
At the west end of Line 5 Eglinton, which opened in February 2026, Mount Dennis now connects to midtown by light rail and to Union and Pearson by the UP Express at nearby Weston. It has older detached homes and bungalows, the Humber River trails, and prices below most of the city.
Birch Cliff and Cliffside
In southwest Scarborough, these areas sit above the Scarborough Bluffs with Lake Ontario parks, larger lots and a small-town feel along Kingston Road. Scarborough GO station on the Lakeshore East line makes the downtown commute manageable.
Oakwood Village and Fairbank
Near Eglinton West and Oakwood, these neighbourhoods have semis and detached homes on quiet streets, a strong food scene along Eglinton and St. Clair, and Line 5 stations at Oakwood and Fairbank.
Weston
A historic village along the Humber with a mix of older homes and new condos. The UP Express and Kitchener GO line at Weston station run to Union in under half an hour.
East York: Woodbine Heights and O’Connor-Parkview
Post-war bungalows and brick detached homes with good lot sizes, close to Taylor Creek Park and Line 2 at Woodbine and Coxwell. Popular with families priced out of Leslieville and the Danforth.
Long Branch and New Toronto
At the southwest edge of Etobicoke on the lake, with waterfront parks, a Lakeshore West GO station and the 501 streetcar. Older homes on larger lots are being rebuilt steadily, so expect a street-by-street mix.
Wexford and Dorset Park
Central Scarborough areas with 1950s and 60s bungalows, many with basement units, and some of the best value for detached homes inside the city. Diverse food along Lawrence Avenue East is a draw in itself.
Before you buy in an up-and-coming area
- Walk the street at different times of day and on a weekend evening.
- Check the City’s development applications map for planned towers or rezonings.
- Look up the school boundary for the exact address.
- For homes near ravines and creeks, check flood maps and ask about basement water.
Compare these with the more established areas in our Toronto neighbourhood guide, or ask us about homes in any of these neighbourhoods. HomeLife Landmark Realty Inc., Brokerage.